Are you wanting to learn more about Snohomish County's new construction home market with vacant lot and new home sales? Then take some time to read the Snohomish County's 2016 Home Builder Report for loads of information on last years figures and a few projections.

In the 2016 Home Builder Report we'll cover:

• Average Lot S.Qt / Median Home Price
• Lots Sold by Area
• Lot Sellers & Buyers
• Top Builders
• New Home Sales by Area
• New Home Sales by Price

Lots by Avg. Sq.ft / Median Sales Price

Not surprising, lot prices tend to be more expensive in south county with Bothell having the most expensive lots per average square foot - $227,833 for 6,600 sq.ft - followed by Mill Creek and then Everett.

In north county, Stanwood and Arlington's average lot size is a respectable 1 acre with a price ranging from $132,780 - $175,000. The then decrease substantially when heading to east county.

When purchasing a home, there can be variety of choices based on location, lifestyle, budget, tastes, architecture, and employment just to name a few. The decision can seem monumental and overwhelming to some with "is it the right decision" looming in the background. This article will focus on condominiums and single family homes and which is better, or the right choice.

Snohomish County has long been considered a bedroom community of Seattle and its suburbs with single family homes being the most prominent. Only recently it seems that Bothell, Lynnwood, and Everett have increased expansion of condo communities since their downtowns have become more desirable with shopping and entertainment within walking distance. Where as single family homes, in those areas, are experiencing skyrocketing prices.

Foreclosures were all the buzz in the post 2007 real estate crash. Opportunities were prime pickings with high inventory levels, cheap prices, and with buyers having the negotiating leverage.

In the 2017 Foreclosure Search Guide, we'll venture into what are foreclosures, how properties become a foreclosure, who are the main foreclosure sellers, what the inventory levels are, and how to search for foreclosures in your area.

Let's begin.

When choosing and purchasing a home, items and time sensitive tasks are common and usually continue all the way till closing. Some of these items are scheduling showing appointments and showing homes, learning neighborhoods and areas, writing and submitting offers, negotiating contract terms, conducting home and septic inspections, and loan applications and appraisals.

Now that we understand what is a short sale property is, we'll continue on with these types of properties with Learn How to Buy a Short Sale Property. Buying a short sale properties can be complex, cumbersome, patience testing, confusing, vague and frustrating while seemingly never ending. However, short sale properties also offer advantages, like a good deal.

So, in How to Buy a Short Sale Property we'll be discussing terminology, the parties involved, how to submit a offer, and the closing process.